Pride Center

Celebrate “Black LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” with the Pride Center

January 15, 2021

The Pride Center of the University Student Union invites you to an exciting month of appreciation for Queer Black love during Black LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Come engage in these special virtual events such including:  

Tuesday, Feb. 2
5 – 7 p.m.
The Lavender Takeover: Black Queer and Trans Fashion with Lemaj 
Zoom

Wednesday, Feb. 3
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Queerations: Earring Making with Wes (they/he), the Black nonbinary creator and owner of BongHitsForAlgernon
Zoom

Monday, Feb. 8
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
How You Doin’: Acting Tips and Tricks with Jonathan Thompson and Shiku Thuo
IG Live

Tuesday, Feb. 9
5 – 7 p.m.
The Lavender Takeover: Black Hair with Project Q (Open to ONLY members of the Black LGBTQIA+ Community) 
Zoom 

Wednesday, Feb. 10
3 – 4 p.m.
Check It OUT 
IG Live  

Tuesday, Feb. 16
5 – 7 p.m.
The Lavender Takeover: Black Love
Zoom

Wednesday, Feb. 17
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Queerations: Poetry Workshop with Mandela Msanii
Zoom

Monday, Feb. 22
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
How You Doin’: “Black, Queer, & …” Live Podcast 
IG Live  

Tuesday, Feb. 23
5 – 7 p.m.
The Lavender Takeover: Black LGBTQIA+ Activists and History 
Zoom

Friday, Feb. 26
7 – 9 p.m. 
OUT on Stage
IG Live 

Each event during Black LGBTQIA+ Pride Month will focus on the important work of the Black LGBTQIA+ community including activism, fashion, poetry, hair and love as well as some opportunities for allies to join. This month-long celebration is based in community, culture, and uplifting different Black LGBTQIA+ people. It’s all about being proud to be you!

In addition, you’ll have a chance to win exciting giveaways from a range of Black LGBTQIA+ owned businesses! Come honor all Black LGBTQIA+ this month and their ongoing contributions to empowering activism, organizing communities and making a difference in the world with the Pride Center of the USU… Where Matadors Belong.